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Bachelor of Geography and Computer Science Geomatics

Victoria, Canada
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Science in Geography and Computer Science (Geomatics) is a four-year, Full-time undergraduate degree offered by the Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science (combined programme) at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, Canada.

Program highlights

Internship available: yes
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (3 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Understand foundational and advanced concepts in Geography and Computer Science (Geomatics)
Apply relevant disciplinary methods and ideas
Analyse questions and evidence in the field
Communicate findings clearly

Career outcomes

Cartographer
Emergency planner
Forestry technician
Geographic information systems technologist
Marine conservationist
Meteorologist
Mining researcher
Sustainability or environmental consultant

Curriculum

Four-year Bachelor of Science in Geography and Computer Science (Geomatics) taught on campus
With year-by-year requirements set in the UVic calendar. Required courses include Fundamentals of Programming I
Fundamentals of Programming II
Algorithms and Data Structures I
Algorithms and Data Structures II and Introduction to Computer Architecture.

Entry requirements

Academic

High school graduation (or transfer from a recognised post-secondary institution) with the required Grade 11/12 courses for the chosen programme and a competitive admission average; each faculty sets its own cut-off (Senate minimum 67%
Higher for some faculties). English proficiency by test unless exempt.

Accepted academic background

High school graduation with required Grade 11/12 courses (varies by faculty and curriculum) or transfer from a recognised post-secondary institution

Language tests

IELTS 6.5 (no component below 6.0)
TOEFL iBT 88 (no section below 20) or 4.5 on the new scale
Duolingo 120 (no subscore below 110)
PTE Academic 65 (no skill below 60)
Cambridge 180 (no skill below 170)

Documents you’ll need

School transcripts
Academic grades
English proficiency evidence if required
Program-specific documents

How to apply

Check the programme's admission requirements and the deadline. Apply through EducationPlannerBC and pay the application fee (184 CAD if any transcript is from outside Canada). Create your UVic NetLink ID and follow your application checklist. Submit grades and transcripts and have English test scores sent directly by the test organisation. Accept the offer by paying the acceptance deposit by the date in the offer email. It is credited toward tuition. Send official final transcripts to confirm admission. Register for courses.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$38,112 - $44,978 CAD
Application fee	$184 CAD
Deposit	$5,000 CAD

Program details

Campus	Victoria Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty of Science and Faculty of Engineering and Computer Science (combined programme)
Department	_
Teaching language	English
Credit value	_
Study pace	Standard
Post-study stay	3 years
Scholarship note	The University of Victoria International Entrance Scholarship supports academically outstanding eligible international students entering the first year of undergraduate study. The listed scholarship value is at least 5000 CAD. Other undergraduate merit awards may also be available.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
78 days left
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Mar 2027
137 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
30 Sept 2027
320 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.